Predicted Winners in BOLD [4] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. Denis Istomin (UZB) – I could see Istomin push this to 4 sets, but Rafa likely wins in 3 or 4 sets. Could this happen again? [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Jerzy Janowicz (POL) – Jerzy looked so promising in 2012 and 2013. [7] Marin Cilic (CRO)…
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US Open 2016: August 29th Women’s Predictions
#Tennis U.S. Open a chance for Monica Puig to prove Olympic gold was … https://t.co/Btjxxn6shY pic.twitter.com/cSSPlZTIu6 — Tennis daily post (@epeaktennis) August 28, 2016 Predicted Winners in BOLD [7] Roberta Vinci (ITA) vs. Anna-Lena Friedsam (GER) – I do not see a repeat trip to the championship match, but Vinci should win this match….
Tennis Power Ranking 2016: Murray & Cilic Smiling after Rio & Cincinnati
The 9th Tennis Power Ranking 0f 2016 Novak Djokovic – Novak missed Cincinnati with an injury and lost to Juan Martin del Potro in Rio. That doesn’t mean he is not still at the top of my power ranking. Nole won Toronto with a dodgy right arm. If his arm is healthier in New York,…
Cincinnati 2016: Kerber vs. Pliskova for #1 – Will the Queen City Crown a New Queen?
Angelique Kerber vs. Karolina Pliskova I was at the women’s semifinal matches today in Cincinnati. I was impressed with Pliskova’s ability to dictate play with her solid serve and powerful ball striking. The Czech also handled the windy conditions much better than Garbine Muguruza did. Mental toughness, strong serving, and solid ball striking all give…
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (1) Andy Murray VS (4) Milos Raonic – Milos has faced Andy Murray at the Australian Open semifinal, Queen’s Club final, and Wimbledon final. In each case, Milos finished on the losing end of these encounters. Can today be different? It might. Milos Raonic has increased his net attacks in 2016…
Cincinnati 2016: WTA Semifinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (15) Karolina Pliskova VS (4) Garbiñe Muguruza – Pliskova is quite tall (1.86 M/6’1″), but moves well for a player of her height. Muguruza is also tall (1.82 M/6′) and moves well too. One thing Muguruza has going for her is superior power when hitting outside of her preferred comfort zones. Garbine has all…
Cincinnati 2016: ATP Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Steve Johnson VS Grigor Dimitrov – I am torn on this match. Johnson won a bronze medal in doubles and pulled a huge upset over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to secure his spot as the top ranked US male in singles. He is basking in good vibes. Grigor Dimitrov is playing his best tennis since…
Cincinnati 2016: WTA Quarterfinal Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD (9) Carla Suárez Navarro VS (2) Angelique Kerber – I think Kerber should eventually solve CSN so long as her nerves about the quest for #1 doesn’t get the better of her (a real possibility). (5) Agnieszka Radwanska VS (3) Simona Halep – Aga has more feel and variety than Halep, but…
Cincinnati 2016: August 18th ATP Predictions
Predicted Winners in BOLD Grigor Dimitrov VS (2) Stan Wawrinka – Grigor appears to be playing much better than some of his earlier 2016 form. Still, I think Stan wins the battle of one-handed backhands by serving bigger than Grigor and pushing him backward during rallies. Borna Coric VS (3) Rafael Nadal – Coric won a gut-check match last evening after…
Cincinnati 2016: August 18th WTA Predictions
Both are in action today Predicted Winners in BOLD (Q) Daria Gavrilova VS (3) Simona Halep – In a few years, this meeting might be in a final rather than a round of 16. I think Halep wins, but Gavrilova is a good fighter on court and could win. Halep needs to play clean tennis to keep this match…
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 